The Senjojiki Hotel ホテル千畳敷
The hotel in the sky
Do you want to spend a night at altitude, far from everything and everyone, with thousands of stars as a backdrop, and be able to go hiking at 5am? Hotel Senjojiki is 'the place to be' for high mountain adventurers, but still in a certain comfort.
magical setting
Hotel Senjojiki sits 2,612 meters above sea level , making it the "closest to heaven" hotel in Japan. If you don't suffer from altitude sickness or vertigo, a short stay at the Senjojiki hotel will come naturally to you.
This is the gateway to the Japanese Central Alps . And nothing too complicated to get there, access is even rather easy. From Komagane station on the JR Iida line (in 4 hours from Tokyo or Nagoya), a 45-minute bus ride takes you to the station of a cable car that takes you right next to the hotel.
The Senjojiki welcomes tourists as well as hikers all year round, with 16 comfortable rooms , tatami floors, futon bedding, there is nothing better for spending a night filled with beautiful alpine dreams. Especially since the panoramic view of all the surrounding mountains down to the bottom of the valley is exceptional. You are served a traditional Japanese dinner with the best local products from the mountains and river fish, as well as a breakfast. There is even the possibility of asking that we prepare a bentô for you if you want to leave early on the hike.
Read: The best hikes in the Japanese Alps
Very often, in the morning, a sea of clouds is offered to your sleepy little eyes which will quickly marvel at the grandiose spectacle of nature. You have a front row seat for the sunrise, which you can only appreciate by sleeping there.
Sea of clouds seen from the Senjôjiki hotel
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On the menu of outdoor activities
From the walk ! This is the program of the place, after hours of contemplation you will have to go out a little further than your room. Do not panic, there is something for all tastes and all abilities, from the best hikers eager for climbing to leisurely short walks, but not in town shoes either.
The natural Circus of Senjojiki (the thousand tatamis in Japanese) is accessible at the foot of Mount Hôken , one of the Kiso mountains, a landscape of glaciers formed by a depression from the last ice age. A hiking trail has been laid out for a walk of about 45 minutes to discover the alpine plants throughout the summer.
In autumn, the golden and red colors of the kôyô are a delight for the eyes of those who know how to appreciate the natural beauty of the world. The contrasts are strong between the orange-red of the deciduous trees, the green of the pines and the white of the rocks.
For a refueling break, return to the hotel. It has a restaurant and even a cafe for a small snack.
If the heart and the legs tell you, you can try the ascent of Mount Kisokoma (2,956 m) via Mount Naka, it will take you two hours to the summit, in summer only of course. Beginners can get away with it without harm (in the legs perhaps!).
The Senjôjiki hotel in the kôyô
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Several refuges mark out the course for breaks or a whole night, in this case it will be necessary for you to reserve your place in advance. There is even the possibility of pitching your tent , after request there too, you will be given a location.
To go further: Camping in Japan
In winter, ski and snowboard enthusiasts will take possession of the surrounding slopes. There is plenty to do with vertiginous and long descents.
The Senjojiki hotel in the middle of winter
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Address, timetable & access
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Address
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Phone
+81-265-83-3107 -
Timetable
JR Komagane station (4 hours from Tokyo or Nagoya) on the Iida line, bus for 45 minutes to Shirabi Daira then the cable car. -
Price
Between 100 and 200 euros per night -
Website
https://www.chuo-alps.com/lang/en/hotel-senjojiki/
